The Lessons of Job
Surely there are few more endearing characters in all biblical and literary history than Job. Mankind universally identifies with the conundrum of innocent suffering and
Surely there are few more endearing characters in all biblical and literary history than Job. Mankind universally identifies with the conundrum of innocent suffering and
Lent is a time of fasting. It is a time to prepare for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the summit of the liturgical year.
Facing temptation is the plight of mankind. Jesus is a real person, and He faced temptations too. The biggest temptation for mankind is that he
What, pray, you will ask, is pulpit direction? Well, without attempting to make the matter appear complicated, it means simply that you explain the topic
“The penitent, through perfect contrition, accompanied by the desire of confession, has already obtained remission of his sins from God.” Roman Catechism, Part 2, Section
Here is a question that will leave more than a few Christians, and I will even say pious ones, perplexed: What does the Heart of
A degree of asceticism is as necessary to the spiritual life as a degree of discomfort is necessary to the natural life. Just as the
“When the fullness of the time was come, God sent his Son, made of a woman, made under the law: that he might redeem them
St. Paul advises us to think about whatever is dikaia, which is justa in Latin and just in English. So just what is dikaia, justa,
Many people would agree that being “active” is better than being “passive,” as being “active” is more proactive. When we assess a person’s personality, being